Mercedes-Benz C 300, AMG GLC63S +9 more: Air bags — occupant classification

Affects Mercedes-Benz C 300, AMG GLC63S, C 350 E, AMG C63S, GLC 350 E, AMG C63, AMG C43, GLC 300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, GLC350E · 2018–2019 — about 105K vehicles.

The hazard

If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational